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Zoning agency approves Walworth County comp‑plan wording to define 'extraordinary circumstances'
Summary
The committee approved a text amendment to Chapter 6 of Walworth County's 2050 comprehensive plan that adds a definition of 'extraordinary circumstances' to create a defined pathway for expedited or exceptional requests.
The Walworth County Zoning Agency voted May 21 to adopt a text amendment to Chapter 6 of the county’s Multi‑Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan 2050 clarifying the term "extraordinary circumstances." Staff said the amendment removes an ambiguous clause and adds a definition to create a clear route for exceptional administrative review.
Kate, the county planner, summarized the change and noted the amendment reflects conversations with staff and the public during a December hearing. A committee member whose project relied on an earlier interpretation said the clarified definition provides a pathway (though he preferred a six‑month review in his case). The committee voted to adopt the text amendment and directed staff to transmit the change through normal procedures.
The amendment will be included in the materials transmitted to the County Board. Staff said the clearer definition should streamline some staff determinations while preserving the public-notice and hearing steps where required.
Next steps: staff will include the amendment in the County Board transmittal and notify affected stakeholders.
